Do you love to spend some of your summer downtime reading? If so, I’ve got a great list of books for you! Whether you spend your summer lounging on the beach or browsing through an old bookstore, this list of books will help you discover a new (or old) book and begin looking at your human-pet relationship in a new way.
- Animals Make Us Human by Temple Grandin – If you’ve ever owned, cared for, or had a care in the world for an animal, this book is for you. Grandin explains the core emotional needs of animals and encourages you to explore our bond with them.
- Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior by Temple Grandin – Looking for a life-changing book you won’t want to put down? This book is it! It will forever change the way you think about animals and give you great insight into the way they think.
- As the Stars Fall by Steve N Lee – If a heartwarming novel is more your speed, read this book. You’ll see how friendships heal us and how compassion can make us whole again.
- Horse Brain, Human Brain by Janet Jones – If you are into brain science, this one might be for you. In this book, seeing, learning, fearing, trusting, and focusing are discussed from both human and horse perspectives. You’ll see just how much can be communicated between these two beings and how they can negotiate the world together.
- Mental Exercises for Dogs by Timi Foster – If you and your dog want to get out and get busy this summer, try this family-friendly guide to unleash your dog’s potential.
- Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Carol Kline – This Chicken Soup collection shares stories about the unique bonds that animals and humans have and how pets have been teachers, healers, heroes, and friends. It’s a book that’s sure to bring you joy and inspiration.
- Feline Nutrition – Nutrition for the Optimum Health and Longevity of Your Cat by Lynn Curtis – The rate of diseases such as cancer and diabetes is skyrocketing amongst our companion animals in part due to the increase in commercial “junk food” available on the market today. Often filled with chemical additives and low-nutrient fillers, these high-carbohydrate foods do not come close to the “natural” diet our carnivorous cats crave. Reading this book will help you nourish your feline friend and strengthen your understanding of their needs.
- Mindfulness Coloring Book – If you don’t feel much like reading but prefer to relax into a state of mindfulness, these animal images might do the trick.
No matter if you like jumping into science or just want a heart-warming book, these books can help you deepen the bond and understanding between you and your animal by embracing new ideas. You can also deepen your bond by hiring an animal communicator which can give you even more insight into the way your animal feels and behaves.
